Perceptions and Needs of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Parents of Children Receiving Learning Disabilities Services.

Torres-Burgo, Nydia I.; Reyes-Wasson, Pamela; Brusca-Vega, Rita

Bilingual Research Journal, v23 n4 p373-87 Fall 1999

A survey of 50 Hispanic and non-Hispanic parents of children with learning disabilities examined treatment of the two groups of parents in the special education process, parents' involvement in the process, and how parental treatment compared to the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Strategies are suggested to maximize opportunities for parent involvement. (Contains 25 references.) (SV)